Minnie Cox Postmaster Case Sparks Indianola Controversy
The Roosevelts defend Minnie M. Cox, the colored postmaster of Indianola Mississippi, amid white protests over a black woman in the office. The White House cites duress and danger to her life, noting Cox’s long service and property ties, while promising investigation and possible action by the attorney general.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Roosevelt
Indianola
United States
Ab Inet
White ‘House
Minnie M. Gox
Indiancala
Harrison
McKinley
Nash
White House
Minnie
Mejathne
Greenvile
Festmaster Payne
Moody
Congress
Hay
Cortelyou
Minnie’ Cox
Payne
Rockefeller gifts spark debate at University of Chicago
Chicago January 2 Special John Rockefeller’s large endowment dominates campus talk as professors like John Busch of Willems College argue benevolence masks motive in funding. Bascom joins comparisons to Carnegie and tariff policy, questioning the value of Rockefeller’s dollars for the university.
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Chicago
Janary
John + Rockefeller
Sollare
University O Chicago
John Busch
University of Wisconsin
Willems ‘College
Tod
Cessarytn
Ghigo
Rockefeller
Bascom
Carnegie
Rockefeau
Sailors Saved After British Steamer Arrival
The January 2 report notes the British steamer Castle, captained by Jackman, arrived December 30 from Galveston. It mentions the crew of the schooner Jesakigt Johns, Newfoundland, being saved after the voyage.
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Castle
Jackman
Galveston
Johns
Newfoundland
Resignation Crisis Grows Over Color and Law in Town
A town faces a contested resignation amid rumors of threats and race bias. Officials acknowledge pressure from a “lawless element” as postmaster, citing fear of violence, claims of forced departure, and a nationwide telegram announcing the resignation was accepted. The papers are directed to the attorney for action.
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Tter
Directio
Indlands
Wefresnvilles
Attorne
Castro Defends Conduct as New Year Joy Shines in Caracas
Special Cable from Caracas reports New Year celebrations in the capital amid a naval blockade and public cheer. Castro asserts his course has been correct, while Venezuelans enjoy festivities, dancing, and fireworks despite tensions. Washington notes Castro’s arbitration stance seeks a American republic arbiter, likely sidelining The Hague option. British gunboat Zumbador towed captured prizes from La Guayra as the blockade persists.
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Caracas
Higowaya
Naples
Castro
Washington
Hig
Hague
United States
la Guayra
Venezuela
Trinidad
President Castro
American Association Seeks Physician on Canal Commission
Washington January 2 The American Association for the Advancement of Science today agreed to request President Roosevelt to appoint a physician as a member of the isthmian canal commission. A memorial to Dr Reed the army surgeon who improved Cuba's sanitary conditions was prepared by a committee including D C Gliman Alexander Graham Bey ex Surgeon General Sternbers Seth are 4 6 Schuman W H Welch A S Hewitt C S Minot and S EB Chaille. The session covered social and economic science with Professor Willis L Moore noting weather forecasts cost 1 23 million yearly and forewarnings saved millions in Florida and recent sailings. Mexico's new secretary of war General Francisco Mena arrived from the United States for a short stay in Europe.
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American Association
Washington
American Association For the Advancement of Science Today
Roosevelt
Reed
Cuba
D. C
W. H. Welch
Hewitt
Minot
EB. Chaille
Department of Agriculture
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Florida
Watterson lampoons society and royalty in caustic historic piece
Louisville in January broadcasts Henry Watterson editorial blasting high society and royal guests. He mocks Belgian royalty and Newport gatherings, warns of scandal, and chides newspapers for failing to restrain indiscretion while praising restraint within bounds.
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Louisville
Henry Watterson
Leopold
Boris
Newport
Oscar
Sweden
Norway
Waldorf-Astoria
Astor
Crown Princess
Girardees
Erst
New York
Courier-Journal
Albert Bellingrath Near Death At Home Atlanta Pioneer Citizen
Albert Bellingrath of Atlanta one of the pioneer citizens is near death and is under physicians care at his home located at the corner of Crew and Richardson streets.
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Albert Bellingrath
Atlanta
Crew and
Richardson Streets
Albert Bellingrath at Death's Door in Atlanta Story
Albert Bellingrath, pioneer and longtime Atlanta figure, lies near death after a long life of civic and commercial efforts. Friends recall his contributions through the Army of Hunnicutt & Bellingrath and his work aiding Atlanta's growth over nearly half a century. He remains in residence with his immediate family, his condition described as critical and daily hoped to improve.
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Atlanta
Bellingrath
Army of Hunnicutt & Bellingrath
Bio Rccidence
Itm
A. Long. Gad Wuseful
Claiming Fatherhood by Saxony Prince Aims for Crown Child
Berlin January 2 The Saxon court plans to seize the expected child of the crown princess to assert paternity and educate it at the Saxony court. The crown princess is in Genoa with her lover Professor Giron. The court has instructed police agent Schwarz in Geneva to guard against substitution of another child.
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Saxony
Berlin
Boersen
Schwarz
Geneva
Genoa
Switzerland
Giron
San Francisco
Lionotula
Can Castro
Charles Allen
London
Brands
Ching-on- Ship
Nobleman brands wife as a habitual drunkard
In London a new licensing act case opens with Sir Charles Lawson filing for separation against Lady Dawson, described as habitual drunkard. The act lets spouses seek separation for habitual drunkenness and empowers police to arrest in public, not private homes. Convicted drinkers face three year blacklisting and fines for offers of drink. penalties also apply to publicans. Imprisonment possible for drunkenness while responsible for a child under seven.
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London
Charles Allen Lawson
Lady Dawson
WIFE AIDED HER HUSBAND IN MAKING "QUEER" MONEY
Secret Service Agent Joseph Foster traced a counterfeit operation to 38 West Second street in Wilmington. Authorities raided the den and arrested Biagini Malearoso known as Mike Ro Sathia Malearoas and Nicola Dipaco, seizing about 100 counterfeit dollars, unmixing pots dies presses and other equipment. A hearing before Acting United States Commissioner Hollis is planned.
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Wilmington
Del
Secret Service
Joseph Foster
Washington
West Second Street
Biagini Malearoso
Mike Ro
Sathia Malearoas
Nicola Dipaco
United States
Holils
Deaf Miss Clara Ware Dies in Madigan County Tennessee
Jackson Tennessee January 2 Miss Clara Ware age 19 is dead in Madigan county She was deaf and dumb and was never known to utter an intelligible word until a few hours before her death when she called family members to come to her Three other family members are mutes
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Jackson, Tenn
Clara Ware
Madigan County
Miss Ware
Fearful Catastrophe Rocks Scranton Mining Town
A cave-in at Foldy Creek colliery under Olyphant near Scranton, Delaware and Hudson, collapses three story hotel and several buildings. Miraculously no one injured though debris covers about 6000 square feet and the street and telegraph poles shake, with settling ceasing by night. Estimated damage reaches $20,000 as officials inspect the shaft and blame thin rock over quicksand compromised timbers.
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Scrantor
Foldy Creek
Delaware and Hudson Company
Olyphant
O'Brien
Ann Evans
Jane Ackerly
Dovice
Evans
Ackerly
Aeesake
Bennett
Gant
FLEES TO LOVER BUT IS CAUGHT
Lexie Brand fled from Fairmont West Virginia to Chicago to marry Stevenson of St Louis but was detained by a detective and returned home. She accepted going back to her parents once told she could not wed, with no objections. The report also notes an elderly citizen near death and the efforts to keep him comfortable.
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Chicago
Ils
Lexie Brand
Fairmont
W. Va
We Stevenson
St. Louis
Lexie
Charles Barbalow
Papa
Mamma
Harhalow
Tlon
Climate figures and local court actions headline Georgia notes
Local reports summarize yearly engineering and public works efforts and a new post office site hearing before Judge Newmar in federal court. Also in Georgia, twelve divorces were granted, a state treasurer reports healthy finances, and a fire in Gadsden claims a life while a Liberian-bound Black migration is noted. Nearby, Alabama offers veterans rent-free housing, and other domestic and foreign items touch on society, politics, and industry.
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Newmar
Georgia
John. D. Little
Columbus
Allanta
Adolphus Troutman
Savannah
Liberia
Blue Ridge Mining Company
Southern
North Carolina
Virginia
Toy
Mfcom
Whitfield
Florita
Alabama Veterans
Gadsden
Ala
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He York
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Stork
Scranton
Earth
Society of New York
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